Top 5 Best Buckley Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,136 students in Buckley, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Buckley, WA are Mountain Meadow Elementary School, Elk Ridge Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckley, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Buckley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Buckley, WA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11812 Mundy Loss Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3356
Grades: 1-5
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 White River Park Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Foothills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10621 234th Ave E.
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3355
Grades: 1-5
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
White River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26928 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3352
Grades: 9-12
| 1,263 students
Rank: #55.
Glacier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
240 North C St
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: n/an/a
White River Early Learning Center
Magnet School
27515 120th Street East
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-5830
Grades: PK-K
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
White River Homeschool
Magnet School
240 N A Street
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
White River Reengagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
26928 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
white river special Educational services
Special Education School
Magnet School
240 North A Street
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Grades: PK-K
| 18 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Buckley, Washington

Buckley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
27515 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
27515 120th St. E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
250 West Main
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Buckley, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Buckley, WA include Mountain Meadow Elementary School, Elk Ridge Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buckley?
9 public schools are located in Buckley.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckley?
Buckley public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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